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£12,938
1973 Opel GT Magazine featured example in fine order throughout
United Kingdom • 24 May 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1973 Opel GT is a magazine-featured example, imported from California in 1985 and benefiting from long-term ownership and an engine rebuild in 1987. It retains an advisory-free MOT until April 2026, and comes with a host of documentation, receipts and additional magazines.
Condition
7
The car is described as a "very clean and well maintained example" with receipts dating back to the 80s. It was featured in a magazine in 2010. There is no mention of any significant damage, dents or issues, but the age indicates it is not in perfect condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
773131350
Odometer:
70,000 miles
Reg Number:
YJL142L
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Launched in 1968, the super stylish Opel GT is a rare car in the UK so to find such a tidy, well maintained and unspoiled example such as this is a bonus.
With receipts dating back to the 80s for work carried out over the years, it is clear that it has been cherished, and as such it presents very well both internally and externally.
This particular example was featured in Classic & Sports Car magazine in 2010 when it was pitted against a Triumph TR6.
Clearly inspired by the styling of the Corvette Stringray and only available as left hand drive, the Kamm tail with the quartet of round rear lights and quarter bumpers is pure Corvette C3.
Two other magazines are also provided by the owner which also feature the Opel - a nice touch! This example was imported into the UK in 1985 from California, and it appears it was allocated with a ‘Q’ reg plate (‘Q887VAM’) prior to being reregistered with an age specific ‘L’ reg suffix in 2010.
It appears from the file and sheaf of invoices that th...
Points of note
£1,160
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,467
Median Price (Since 2020)
£33,696
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 21 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
69,972 miles
Registration Date
1973-03-05
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 22 2025 with 69,972 miles
Failed
On Apr 08 2025 with 69,950 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal damaged. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On May 02 2019 with 69,779 miles
Passed
On Mar 09 2018 with 68,981 miles
Passed
On Mar 11 2017 with 68,901 miles
Passed
On Mar 11 2016 with 68,843 miles
Passed
On Mar 05 2015 with 68,540 miles
Passed
On Mar 07 2014 with 67,464 miles
Passed
On Oct 04 2012 with 67,317 miles
Passed
On Oct 22 2011 with 65,882 miles
Passed
On Oct 29 2010 with 62,186 miles
Passed
On Dec 16 2009 with 58,402 miles
Failed
On Dec 04 2009 with 58,401 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
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